27 June 2024
One of the challenges of working with a Contingent Managed Service Provider is keeping in tune with what is happening with the rest of the market. With a long-term contract, it can be difficult to see beyond the horizon. Additionally, you may struggle to feel assured that your Managed Service Provider is taking you on […]
17 May 2024
Accelerating the growth of your contingent workforce can put company culture at risk. Introduction Increasingly, talent acquisition teams are making contingent workers a core part of their resourcing strategies. There is, quite rightly, a lot of noise around the importance of managing the risks around contingent worker non-compliance and contingent workforce costs. Yet there is […]
25 March 2024
Talent management has transformed over time. Are we on the edge of a total talent revolution? Introduction Talk of total talent management has been around for a number of years. But not every organisation has been able to put it into practice successfully. Historically, talent – especially contingent talent – has been sourced, recruited and […]
9 February 2024
A new era of skills-based hiring is changing how organisations think about contingent workers. Introduction There is a general new awareness of how resourcing and skills shortages impact on organisational growth and profitability. Ultimately, this shift has been guiding the transition from a Knowledge Economy to a Skills Economy. But while the change is being […]
23 January 2024
There is a lot to look forward to in contingent workforce solutions. Introduction If you are modelling contingent workforce solutions in 2024, there is a lot to think about – and a lot to look forward to! Whether you are considering introducing new technologies to improve the experience, exploring cost-saving opportunities or looking more closely […]
19 January 2024
Implementing a contingent workforce can reduce hiring costs. But without a distinct Contingent Value Proposition, it can be harder to meet your recruitment goals. Employers may find it hard to reach, engage and measure brand impact on a fast-changing talent community. Introduction Over the last three decades, agencies and employers have perfected the model for […]
6 December 2023
Introduction Historically, big employers have found it challenging to utilise talent marketing sustainably as part of their contingent workforce solution. It was difficult to engage with an ever-changing talent pool and far easier to let your recruitment suppliers do the search, selection and relationship-management for you. Now, all that could be about to change. Why […]
15 November 2023
Introduction The pandemic and the emergence of new technologies have accelerated the need for your contingent workforce solution to evolve. Employers must expand the tools used to attract and engage contingent talent. We’ll take a more detailed look at how employers can build their direct sourcing capability and, at the same time, reduce costs and […]
13 November 2023
Introduction The risks associated with employing contingent workers have increased since the introduction of the Criminal Finances Act of 2017. The responsibility of complying with the rules now lies with the end client rather than contingent workforce suppliers. Though this may sound daunting, there are solutions to ensure your business is fully compliant and receives […]
4 October 2023
Knowing When to Implement a Contingent Worker VMS Generally, you may think you are managing your contingent workers perfectly well. Hiring managers seem happy, agencies seem effective and you haven’t heard from finance or procurement in a while.However, the problems may well be beneath the surface. How can you know if there are actual problems […]